The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 13, 1897, Page 4

THE SAN FRANCISCY CALL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1897 BISHOP GRAVES | [N THE CEATR | | Annual Convocation of the Protestant Epis- copal Church. Nebraska Ecclesiast Presides | in the Stead of Bishop Wingfield. Warm Discusslion on the Selecting of an Eng 'sh Pastor to Act as Secretary. Special Dispateh to THE CALL. SACRAMENTO, Carn, Oct. 12. — The twenty-third convocation of the Protest- ant Episcopal church in the missionary district of Northern California was called to crder at 10 o'clock this morning by Bishop Graves, missionary Bishop of the Platt-. The morning session was devoted to the celebration of the holy communon and the reading of the Bishop’s address. Rev. James Cope of Santa Rosa was elect- ed secretary and Rev. John T. Shurtleff of Cloverdale assistant. The Bishop in the ccurse of his remarks sa My Drar Brethren in C We have met this year under pecnliar circumstances. Itis | nOW A year and six months since you eame to- | accumulated. *“Contention” is owned by Hugh Jonw and Ciarence Buck, and they haye set up an ownership claim for the tailings, which are very valuable, running bigh in gold. Buck and Jones have pos- session and are watching the premises with shotguns. A lawsuit will follow and the tit.es be adjudicated in court. - STUFFED BIFDS CN BONNETS. | The Custom Denounced as Barbarous Before a Parliament of Women. LOS ANGELES, Car, Oct. 12.—The sixth annual session of the Women’s Par- liament of Southern Cali‘ornia began this morning in the Unity Church. A paper on -‘Extravagance in Dres>’’ was read by Mrs. Smead. The question of dress from | the points of view of economy, health and | general wisdom were discussed. The next paper was entitied “Death for a Halo,” read by Mrs. Angie Kiggins of Santa Monics, the subject on aiscussion being birds on bonnets. Mrs. Kiggins denounced the custom as barbarous and detailed the many cruelties practiced to supply the trade in birds. This afternoon, *“The Artof Conversa- tion” was =ably handled by Harriet C. Weld of Alhambra and Mrs. Elmira Ste- vens. A paper on “Institutions and Homes'’ was well received. This evening “The Average Woman'’ and “The Woman | of Genius” were discussed. —_— - — Use of a Meter Mot Compulsory. LOS ANGELES, Cairn, Oct. 12.—The Supreme Court to-day decided in favor of vlaintiff the case of E. V. Shaw of Ban Diego vs, the San Diego Water Company on appeal from the decision of the Su- perior Court against the water company. The plaintift usea water from the com- pany at tis home at the *‘family rate” established by orainance, which made his monthly bill §365. The water company of its volition and without request of the piantiff placed a meter on the pipe con- RIGHT REV. ANSON R. GRAVES of the Diocesz of the Platte. ] gether in convocation to report, consalt snd plan for the work of the church in Northern California. Since that time your Bishop, who had met with you cared for the district for twenty-two vears, has been stricken, and for nearly the whole time has been unable to | Jabor or assume responsi His sad con- | dition has caused great and anxiety in s home and solicitation andiprayer through- vut the district. On account of this condition of things the presiding Bishop, under advice of the House | hes sent to your relief & stranger ho has done whai be | could for b aiter attending to his | duties in his own field of labor. Thit he has not been sble o do more for you is dne partly to his other responsibilities, | partly to the short time he has spent in the work, and the conscquent lack of thorough scquainiance wiih the pecuifarities of tne | field. ! For the same reeson he craves a friendly in- | duigence for the suggestions he may make, or | mistakes in the work which meay be due to | him. | The Bishop gave a thorough review of episcopal work, and made many wi-e suggestions for the future betterment of | the chureh. In conclusion he said: | In closing I wish 10 ¢ press my gratitude for the hearty welcome—almost enthusiasm—ywith | which I have been everywhere received by botn clergy and people. It has made the | double duty of caring for two jurisdictions | not ouly much lighter but & posiiive plessure and satisfaction. ~ May God, our Father, keep it so, and bless us freely in our present work, | end in all our noble undertakings. At the afternoon session Bishop Graves appointed Rev. William Leacock, Rev. Edwin Johnson and H. B, Martin of Loomis, as a committee on creaentials. Rev. Joln Partridge, Rev. W. L. Clark and A. A. Var Voorhies were appointed a committee on the Bishop's aadress. The committee on credentials reported the following accredited clerical delegates 1o the convocation: Right Rev. Anson R. Graves, Rev. J. Avery Shepherd, Santa Rosa; Rev. William Bollard, Vallejo; Rev. T. H. Giibert, Red Biuff; Rev. Joun T. Bhurtliff, Cloverdale; Rev. John Part- ridge, Petaluma; Rev. William Leacock, Eureka; Rev. W. L. Clark, Benicia; R -v. Caleb Benbam, Napa; Rev. A. George, Eureka; Rev. A. A. McAllister, U. 8. N., Mare Isiand; Rev. Frank Thompson, U. | 8. N., Vallejo; Rev. James Cope, Cornine; Rev. W. H." Stoy. Marysville; Rev. J. H. Waterman, Benicia; Rev. E. J. H. Van- derlin, Grass Valley; Rev. C. L. Miel, Sac- ramento: Rev. Edwin Johnson, Wood- land; Rev. J. W. Hamilton, recently of Petaluma; Rev. C. C. Pierce, Placerville; | Rev. Brevard Binclair, recently of this | city. \{'ban the nomination for secretary came up it occasioned a spirited but dig- nified and good-naturcd discussion over the propriety of seleciing an English clergyman for such an oflice. Bishop Graves decided, however, that Rev. James Cave, who had been placed in nomination, had attained a canonical residence sufficlert to remove all disabil- ity that might be urged against him in the matter of American citizenship. The decision of Bishop Graves was appealed from, but sustained by the “house,” and the election of Rev. James Cape was made unanimous. The treasurer reported $1437 in the en- dowment fund. was appointed treasurer of jurisdiction. The following additional committees were taen appointed by the Bishop: Parochial reports and state of churches— Rev. J. H. Waterman, Rev., William Bollard, A_A. Van Voorhies. Union of new parishes and missions—Rev, W. L. Clark, Rev. Caleb Ben- Ham, O. Couglan. Assessments and finances—Rev. John Parte ridge, Rev. J. T. Shurtieff, A. C. Tufts. Examinine Chaplair Rev. John Partridge, . J. Vau Deerbin, A, W. B. Lardner of Auburn was reap- pointed chancellor of jurisdiciion. The remainder of the afternoon’s session Was consumed in discussing and acting upon the Bishop's address. The women of the parish gave a reception at St. Paul’s to-night to Bishop Graves and wife. “There will be a general missionary meet- ing to-morrow nieht at 7:30 o’clock. The services will be choral aud the new vested choir will sing for the first tim —— Trouble Brewing at Tuscarora. TUSCARORA, Ngv., Oct. 12.—The Dex- E. W. Bush of Wooaland 4 necting their mains with his house and claimed the right to charge him meter rates, which amounted to $1110. The court hol¢s that the company cannot force a consumer to use a meter. COAL-EEAVERS MEET IN 4 ROPED AREN Fierce Pugilistic Contest De- cided in a Barn at Steckton. Two Brawny Workingmen Settle an Oid Grucgs In Pugilistic Fashion. Special Dispatch 10 THE CALL. BTOCKTON, Car, Oc', 12.—0One or two eye-witnesses teil of a fierce battle that was fought in this city last Sunday. It was not sanctioned by the police; in fact, only one or two were aware of it outside of the principals themselves. The terrific encounter is said to have been between Orrin Wilson, the heavy-weight chum- pion of the Yolland coalyard,and Andy Harris, the slogger of the Murphy estab- lishment. For some time there bas been bad blood between the two coal-heavers, and on Sunday they decided to iave it out. The men, with their seconds, retired to M. Murphy’s barn and made ready for the event, The usual preliminaries were ob- served and the men stepped into the ring, refusing to shoke hands. Wilson was the larger man, but Harris is well built and a gentleman of no little vretensions with the mittens. Everything was ready for the first round and the com- batants went atit. It was biff, bang, all the way through, and when time was called for the end of the first rouna it was hard to tell wio had got first blood. Toere was not =0 1auch sciencein the contest as was witnessed at the Avon last night, but it was fully as exciting. There were body blows, upper cuts, shori-arm jabs and all the restof the punches known to pugilists. ‘The scrap lasied four rounds, when the referee had a hard time to de- cide to whom to award the beit. It was finally decided that Wilson had put up the best encounter and ot the strap, — Smelter for Son Bernardino. SAN BERNARDINO, CaL, Oct. 12— One of the largest mining deals ever re- corded in this section was cousammuted yesterday. A plat of ground has been vurchased in this city lying equally dis tant from both railroad depots, ana on it is to be erected the smelter that is now lo- cated at 8zan Ferpando. This means 600 tons of orea month to be worked here, and the smeiter being contizuous to raiie roads wili be a poon to the many small mine owners in this section. — Indians May Give Trouble, SALT LAKE, Uram, Oct. 12 —A special to the Tribune from For: Duchesne, Utab, says another council will be held with the Indians at Ourasy agency to-morrow, and if the Indians agree 1o pay the expenses of their delegation 10 Washington they will soon be on the way. Otherwise trouble may ensue. P NS Jiiller Found Guilty. BAN JOSE, CaL., Oct. 12.—Editor W, W, Miller ot the Catifornia Illustrated World was found guilty to-night of baving criminally libeled ex-Judge Reynolds and Attorney C. D. Wright, ?l‘he jury wasout for four hours. Miller was given his lib- erty on $2000 bonds. He will be sentenced on Friday. ter Company has been using the ground called “Contention” as a tailing pond, and several thousand tons of tailings have ————— To Cure a Cold in One Day Toke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug- gists refund the money if it falls to cure, 25¢. * HOLDEN'S RESGNATION SENT IN His Letter Presented to the Board of Regents Yesterday. WAS UNANIMOUSLY ~ ACCEPTED. Astronomer J. M. Shaeberle Was Appointed Acting Director. REGENT HALLIDAY TO 60 EAST. Meeting Held in the Morning to Hear the Report of the Finanos Committee The long-expected resiznation of Direc- tor Holden of the Lick Observatory was read yesterday afternoon at the regular meeting of the Board of University Re- gents. The communication spoke of the various improvements in the astronomi- cal devartments during his connection with the observatory, and hoped that the vrosperity and progressiveness that had long characterized it would continue. He also beggea the board that his resigna- tion be accepted, and that it shouid go into cffect on January 1, the time his leave of absence expires. R gent Slack moved that Professor Holden's resignation be accepted and the measure was carried by a unanimous vote. President Kellogg made a motion that was carried unanimously that Astrono- mer James Shaeberle, who is now takine Director Holden’s place, be appointed acting director until the first of the com- ing year. It now remains for the Governor and the Board of Regents to apvoint some one to fill the retiring director’s place. It is thought that Professor Davidson and Professor Shaeberle stand an even chance for the position, as they are both favored by the board. A special meeting was held at 11 A. M. to hear the report of the tinance commit- lee 50 as not to take the time trom the regular meeting in the afternoon. The committee's report wasadop ted. It provided for the equipment of the print- inz office in the mechanical college and the renewal of a $23,000 mortgage to A. C. Henry for property on Ninth street. Oak- land, with an increase of from 6 to 614 per cent interest. The question of moving the printing department from the cottage to the me- chanical college basement caused consid- erable discuss.on, brought about by the suggestions of Professor Hesse, Regent Hellman objected to the professor’s re- marks, and asked: “Who are these pro- fessors over in Berkeley that they should Morgue in many a year. him, for Miss Logan. It is of navy size, of 45 caliber. utes before his death in scribbling notes to his friends, telling them, in French, that be killed himself for a young woman whom he loved and who had deceived The note reproduced above was the only one in English, and was intended SUICIDE _ RENON'S _ONLY ENGLISH NOTE. ANNET RENON, the young French- man who fell in love at first sight with Miss Lottie Logan of 8 Stockton place, and who killed himself because she re- fused to marry him, nsed one of the big- gest revolvers that have come to the He spent fifteen min- appear for sentence Thursday. Coffey ob- thined & warrant for Nobman’s arrest from Judge Low on a charge of perjury, but instead of handing it to the police for service he went to Nobman and offered to withdraw it on pay- ment of §150. TWO SHOTS FIRED. and Two of Them Cap- tured. Three boys went into the office of A. Phillips, who has a saleyard at Fifteenth and Valencia streets, yesterday morning, and one of them grabbed a bundle of whips, eight in number, and ran, followed by the | other two. Phillips saw them, and, seizing his re- volver, ran after them. He cailed upon them to stop, and fired two shots in the air to intimidate them. They continued to run, but the shots had attracted the at- tention of Policemen Fitzgerald and Brown, and they succeeded in capturing Lwo of the trio on Guerrero street. They wera taken to the Seventeenth- street station, where they gave their names as John Kelly, 22 years of age, and George Bechler, 19. ~ They were bookei on the charge of petty larceny. Yesterday afternoon Bechler was released on bis own recognizauce by Judge Low. —————————— GOT THEIR WALKING-PAPERS. Gripmen and Conductors on the Suttor- Street Line Discharged. Nine gripmen and conductors on the Sutter-street car line have recently been discharged by order of Superintendent Reynolds, and the queer part of the aifair is that not one of them knows why ne was told that his services were no longer wanted. When these unfortunates re- ported to the carhouse for duty on Mon- day morning they received a letter con- taining the unpleasant information men- | tioned. That there is no intention on the part of the company to reduce the force is apparent from the fact that new men were at once taken on to fill the places of those who were obliged to walk the plank. Various reasons are given for this act on the part of the superintendent, who N = JOHN M. SHAEBERL S Who Will Temporarily Succeed P ro- fessor Holden as Chief of the Lick Observatory. wish to have theirown way? We are the board, and not the professors.” Estimates of work done on the Affiliated Colleges buildineg were presented. The amounts allowed were as follows: Car- penter work, $4603; galvanized iron work, $3402; masonry work, $15,642; gas fix- tures, etc., $1101. A resolution was adopted that the funds devised to the university by Herman Royer, deceased, together with such other funds as were now available or might be- come availabie hereafter, in founding a professorship of political economy, be in- vested 80 as to produce an income, and that no part of the principal lund so in- vested shall ever be expended. The committee also recommended that the board neme some one at the Lick Ob- servatory who will be authorized to use the money. The afternoon session opened at 1:30 o'clock with Regent Phelps in the chair, owing to the fact that Regent Buld was not on hand. On the recommendation of the com- mittee on selection of a director for the Wilmerding School, it was decided to have Regent Hallidav go to the Eastern States and forther investigate the matter of se- curing a director. Regent Halliday de- clined the bonor, but at the urgent re- quest of the committee accepted. A communication was received from E. W. Hiigard of tne college of agriculture, in which he speaks of the sugar iudustry and the snccess of his experimenis and expresses his intention of encouraging the Rrowth of sugar beets in this Siate, — SE————— Attorney Coffey Convicted. Attorney John J. Coffey was convic'ed on Monday by Judge Joachimsen ot the charge of altempling to extort money from a saloon- keeper named Nobman and was ordered to deciined to make any explanation what- ever. It is said that some of the men were given to playing poker at the end of the road when off duty and the com pauy feared to trust its money with men who Ramble. Another reason is that some of the old men were careless in the matter of collecting fares and their carelessness was reported by spotters. Which of these causes, if either, is right cannot be deter- mined, as the superiniendent refuses to talk of the matter. ——.—— Real Estate Sales. Charles J. Campbell & Co. disposed ot the following pleces of realty at an auction sale lasy Monday, subject, however, to confirma- tion by the owners: 710 Bush street, north line, between Powell and Mason, twelve-room house, £5500; three flats, 1632 Post street, be- tween Laguna and Buchanan, £5900; six-room bouse, 1307 Green street, between Larkin and Polk, $2500; lot 25x62:6, on the southeast corner of Lagnna street and Myrtle avenue, §2550; lot 27:6x127. on the north line of Wasniugion sireel, 165 east of Locust, $1750; lot 25x127, on thesouth line of Jackson street, 156 west of Baker, $2000; s x-room residence., 25%5 Folsom streel, between Twentr-first and Twenty-second, $3650; lot 31x87:6, on the soutn iine of Pine stre«t, 61:5 east of Central avenue, §900; lot 25x100, ou the east line of Asubury sireet, 76:6 north of Frederick, $2000; 1ot 25x100, on the east line of Central evenue, 100 north of Hayes street, $1600, ——————— San Francisco Dental Association. The annual mecting of the San Franeisco Dental Association was held Monday evening at the rooms of the association, Y. ol. C. A, building. The following officers were eiec for the ensuing year: President, Dr. F. L. an Orden; Piatt; vice-presiaent, Dr. G. N. V. recording secretary, ‘Dr. G. E. Miiler; corre- sponding secretary, Dr. C. H. Bowman: trens. urer, Dr, W. A, Knowles; librarian, Dr. G. E. POSt, '\ NEW HSSION - HOUSE The Congregational Missionary Society Buys the Franks Euilding. To Be Remodeled Into Apartments and Offices for the Use of Chinese. The California Congregational Mission- ary Society has purchased the property standing next to the old Exempt fire- house on Brenham place, opposite the Piaza. The purchase price was $15,000, $3730 of which they have paid. The other $11,260 they hope to be able to pay soon, and to that end 10,000 circulars have been sent ail over the Btate to the various Christian Endeavor societies asking for their help and co-operation. For some years past the building has been used as & Chinese lodging-house, and is in such a condition that it will have to be entirely remodeled before it can be used. Consequently it bas been placed in the hands of Architect G. A. Bordwell, who will reconstruct the house. A large skylight will be put in, so as to lighten the dark and gloomy hallways. The first floor will be used for the chapel and schoolrooms. The basement may be converted into a gymnasium, that is if sufficient money can be raised. The society, which has been in the field for more than twenty-six years, has always wanted to be able to help the Chinese mothers and children. Dr. Pond hopes by letting them have bright, sunny lodg- ings for the same money they are now paying for their wretched hovels a great deal of good may be done. The whole of the third and part of the second floor of the mission will be used for these families, The top floor will be occupied by two Chinese clubs of young men. The Congregational Church Asso- ciation, which numbers 300 strong, will have their offices on the second floor. Dr. Pond and the Rev. Jee Ga acts as his assistant, are very enthus over the great work which will now be made possible. The old Mission Home on the same street will be used until the new building is ready for occupancy. ———— DR. ROTTANZI BINGS. The Benefit for the Library of St. Pat- rick’s Parish a Great Success. The entertainment given at the Metro- politan Temple in aid of St. Patrick’s Parish Library Fund was a great success in every way. The building was simply packed, even standing-room was at a premium, and the programme was an ex- ceptionally good one. The members of the Young Men's Society were congratu- lated on every side for the excellence of the whole entertalnment. Dr. T. A. Rottanzi’s barytone solo called forth a perfect storm of applause, and the doctor good-naturedly responded to the hearty encore. For his solo he sang Granier's “Hosanna,”” and for the encore “Dreaming.” ' Dennis C. Sheerin did a clever specialty and introduced some very tions were also very good, and Master Arnold Grazer did some very pleasing work. The following excellent programme was rendered, every number being encored : Overture, orchestra; opening remarks, Wil- liam A. Bresiin, presiden: Y. 8.; tenor solo, William M. Ogilvie; Irish character song an er Arnold Grazer; contralto solo, Parent; select recitation, Miss Chariotte E. Johnson; organ selec- tions, Professor J. H. Dobrman; bary- tone solo, Dr. A. Rottanzi; specialties, Denis C. Sheerin; soprano solo, Miss Annie Roney. Debate, “Kiond: or Not Kiondike” —aftirma- tive, C.J, n?{‘ll’l and William F. Fitzgerald; negative, J. P. Hayes and E. F-Lacy. Tenor solo, J. C. Flood; coon songs, Master Arnold Grazer, Miss Marie Georgiani accompanist; recitation, Dr. T. L. Hxfi; bass solo, 8. J. Sandy; comic song, W. J. Hynes; cornet duet, William Cadogan and Edward Landers. Court Deputy Clerk Fouga thick clippings. funcy surprises, Miss Johnson’s recita- | W, W. FOOTE FOR HIS FRIEND Why General Sheehan Re- signed From the Yosem- ite Commission. J. J. Lermen Was Quickly Ap- pointed Secretary and Treasurer. Matters of Nature's Big Park Dis- cussed—@ood Roads Talk but No Action, For two days the Yosemite Commis- sioners have been in session and the most important thing that was done was the dismissal of John F. Sheehan, the secre- tary and treasurer, and the appointment of J. J. Lermen to the positicn. Whilethe matter came formally before the commis- sion in the manner of a resignation by the incumpent it really amounted to a dis- missal of a political nature in order to make room for Mr. Lermen, who is a law- ver in the office of the new Commissioner, W. W. Foote. On Monday Mr. Sheehan began to see that his continuance in the place was decidedly uncertain, and rather than to make a protest he concluded to quietly yesign. This decision was no doubt induced by the fact that he saw that the Democrats of the board had a major- ity, Commissioners Johnson and Givens being out of town, and he bad only three, Clineh, Ostrander and Goldberg, while the Democrats had the majority in the Gov- ernor, Kenney, Wallace and Foote. Gen- eral Sheehan’s resignation is to take effect on January 1. During the two days’ session there has been considerable discussion about the roads leading to the Yosemite Valley, Messrs. Ashe and Price of the Bureau of Highways being present at both sessions. Congressman de Vries was also a guest with the olher two and he took a lively interest in the discussions on this matter. These three gentlemen expressed them- selves in favor of the Federal Government building a great road into the valley along the Merced River. Also that tne Govern- ment should construct the Tioga road over the mountains into Mono County ana give an outlet into the State of Nevada. Of course this refers only to that portion controlled by the Government in the na- tional park and other Federal reserva- iions. Commissioner Wallace was opposed to this plan, stating that such a thorough- fare would not accommodate the people of the southern parts of the State. Some of the Commissioners were in favor of the purchase of the three tollroads, but there was no decision, and the matter was laid over for consideration at some future date. Guardian Miles Wallace called attention to the sale of iiquor in the valley, and said at the present time Mrs. Cavagnaro. who keeps a store there, is causing much trouble by selling liquor to the laborers of the valley. These fcllows occasionally go on some wild sprees and terrify the camp- ing tourists in the valley. It took but lit tle time to decide that hereafter there will be no more firewater sold there except by the hotel-keepers, znd then only to the tourists. At the previous meeting the members of the Sierra Club made application to construct a building in the valley, to be a sort of headquarters and library and resting-place, where tourists could obtain information regarding the mountains and valleys. Commissioners Wallace and Foote were appointed to look into the matter. Under the present Federal regulations sheepmen ate forbidden from driving or allowing their herds to graze in the national park. Commissioner Ostrander presented a letter that he intends to seud to the Secretary of the Interior asking that this regulation be revoked, and he requested the Commissioners to indorse the letter. Mr. Ostrander is a sheep- raiser of forty years’ standing, and the reasons he presented in support of his re- quest was that in all parts of the country where sheep are allowed to graze there is less danger of forest and grass fires, as the animals devour nearly all vegetation in their paths. No action was taken in the matter, as the proposition was not favorably received. Commissioners Kenney, Clinch and Foote were appoinied a committee to con- sult with the members ot the Bureau of Highways upon the matter of sprinkling the roads leading into the Yosemite Val- ley and preserving the banks of the Mer- ced River in the valley. - ““Committee of ’97’’ Banqueted. The members of the “Committee of '97" of the Sixteenth International Christian En. deavor Convention were given a banquet Mon- day night in the maple-room of the Falace Ho- tel by Mr. and Mrs. Rolla V. Watt. It was the final meeting of the ccmmittee. Mr. Watt presided, and the meeting passed off amid music and laughter. Covers were laid for ihirty-two persons, including the wives of the members ot the committee. The speakers who responded to toasts were: J. S Web-ter, C. F, Baker, Mrs. Rigdon, A. 8. Johnson, Pur- cell Rowe, Dr. Rigdon, G. Littlefield, George P. Lowell, D. McKenzie, C. B. Parkins, Mrs. A. 8. Johnson, L. Merritt, Dr. Diile, Dr. Kelley, A. M. Benham and Dr. Locke. MERTEN'S ALLEGED PRESS-CLIPPINGS BUREAU EX- PERIMENT. AUGUST F. MERTEN, president of the firm of A. F, Merten & Co., is accused of having operated a little press-clippings bureaun for the benefit of a scoffing debtor, ana the lady to whom the clippings were sent had him indicted by the United States Grand Jury. He was arrested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Shelley Moncton, and when he stood in the presence of District ads of agony stood upon his pale brow. It was the first time that he had ever been indicted or arrestea for and he was in eore distress. He didn’t know that he had violated any law or that be had farmished Mrs. D. Kelier of Placerville with some anything, very interesting news Some time ago Mrs. Keller kept a tea store in Watsonville and contracted a $70 bill for teas, coffees, spices, ete., furnished by Mr. Merten’s firm. After wait- inz long enough, as he thought, he sent her a bill, and she replied with a letfer stating that she would pay it in the near future. flippant and trifling, and another bill was sent letters after that were of the description known her letters were draped in black, as expressing the grief of the lady at not being able to pay that $70. He considers it adding insult to injury to be indicted and arrested for an offense which he does not remembsr to have committed. The indictment accuses him of having sent two postal-cards on which were pasted short newspaper articles telling how a man in Los Angeles had the Town” aiter having defrauded a !arge number of creditors. One of the postals contained the written words, *‘This is a parallel to your case.” Mrs. to be funny and went before the Grand Jury. member having sent any postals to the lady. Bat the letter seemed to be Mr. Merten says that all her “the horse laugh.” Some or “Skipped Keller ceased Merten says that he does not re- He was released on $1000 bonds, (“THE QUEEN OF I NEW TO-DAY. CEULSSN T SOOIl Apollinaris TABLE WATERS”) BEWARE OF SUBSTITUTIONS. GAVIN AND HAT PARTED WAYS The I:awyer Joins the Bud( Forces, Leaving Max in the Rain, The Latter Forsakes the Occi- dental and Retires to Lake Tahoe. State Chairman Alford Also Makiny Proparations for the Light- ning. Max Popper has given Gavin McNab the Klondike hand, and in return the lawye furrows his brow when tie mail con- tractor’s name is mentioned in his pres- ence. No more the two reformers discuss the viciousness of modern political doings in the lobby of the Occidental Hotel for the benefit of a select few members of the Iroquois Club. The two have parted ways for good, so it is rumored in the reform camp ot the Democracy. \ What is it all about anywav? Well, (& begin with, Governor Budd might te!l the story if he would, but the man from Stockton is too busy building fences tor the next campaign to discuss such a s matter. For years Popper and Mc have been supposed to posses: but o political soul, and the curious ones are asking who severed these Siamese twins. The first symptoms of the frost mani- fested itself a few days before the arrival of Governor Budd to assist Mayor Phelan in compiling the personnel of the now bistoric new Board of Supervisors. Sam- my Braunhart was formerly a member of the Occidental Hotel councils, bu: Popper, who thoroughly dislikes Buad, got it into his head that the Port Warden was spend- ingz too much time in the office of Fire Commissioner Boyd and, as a result, Sammy was given the back of the hand. McNsb and Braunhart are close Iriends and, possibly the latter weaned the law- yer from his former love, fora few davs later McNab’s brother: law, Lemuel F. Long, was made Superintendent of Re- pairs for the Harbor Commissioners. If this were not enough to win the heart of McNab to the Budd camp it re- mained for Frank Gou'd to do the rest. Now, Gould 2t one time believed the Gov= erncr guilty of every sin in the calendar, but when the apnointment on the Board of Building and Loan Examiners was pre- sented him his heart softened and he pre- pared to bury the hatchet. A few days later additional honors were showered upon Gould in the way of a jobas one of the Stockton Asylum board, a position, it is waid, the lawyer has coveted these many years. McNab and Gould are associated together in defense of O. M. Welburn, the ex-Collector of Internal Revenue, and possibly McNab began to see things from another standpoint as far as Democratic politics are concerned. At any rate, be is now a warm admirer of the Governor at the cost of the friendship of Popper. But this is not the only sorrow that awaits Popper. It was bad enough to see McNab desert to the enemy, but when L‘ heard that Chairman Alford of the Dem¢ cratic Siate Central Committes was pre paring to make his peace at the throne he declared the jiz was up. Alford is await- ing gubernatorial lightning in the way ot the appcintment as the attorney for the Harbor Commissioners, and it would seem that the works have been all captured by the Budd machine, or, at least, all worth striving after. And Popper, like Achilles, is sulking in his tent, or, rather, at Lake Tahoe, whither he went three days ago to ponder upono the vicissitudes of polities. THE TRUTH T IS UNFORTUNATE that you will go on_trying 1o make yourselt belleve that you are *geiting bets ter” "Do those spots appear less frequently before the eves in the morning ? Do you sleep better than you did? 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